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Avi’s Blueberry Cream Cheese Rolls

In the summer of 2023, I spent a week at my friends’,…

Coconut Lime Shortbread

I think most of us are ‘cookied out’ at the beginning of…

The perfect carrot cake

Ah, what a classic! Carrot cake is one of the most popular…

Easter Pasta Nests

Want to make something cute for your Easter lunch this year? How…

Saffron prawn pasta

Ah, what to cook for Valentine’s day. Well, let me say, this…

Belgian Frites with Cheese Sauce

Fries lovers, listen up! We all know that the Belgians make some…

Chicken pasta salad

A super simple pasta salad that’s perfect on a sunny day. Grilled…

Garden Herb Biscuits

I don’t know about you, but I seem to have an abundance…

Seeded spinach and feta cake

Savoury cakes are something wonderful. A bit like a quiche, you can…

Strawberries and cream cupcakes

Strawberries and cream is such a classic pairing! It instantly makes me…

Asparagus Quiche with Walnut Crust

This springtime quiche is lovely for when the first warm days come…

Carrot Hummus with Carrot Top Pesto

This hummus is made from a whole bunch of carrots, so it’s…

Farzam’s Chicken

This chicken is the bomb! My friend Farzam made it for his…

Herb Buns

These buns were inspired by a trip to Georgia, a country with…

Crispy Brie Salad with Raspberries

This lovely salad has everything to make it super addictive: grilled green…

Mini Quiches with Faisselle

Quiche is an absolute staple in my house – I regularly make…

Rhubarb Mess

Rhubarb Mess – One of my stand-by desserts consists of fruit compote,…

Saffron Risotto with Greens and Burrata

Springtime on a plate! This risotto is the perfect springtime or summer…

Moelleux au chocolat with Pistachio ice cream

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love a moelleux au chocolat. A…

Truffle Crackers

I really love crackers and cheese! In the UK I would always…

Sole and Salmon Roulades

I love pairing the aromatic flavour of tarragon with fish, so these…

Happy Quinoa Salad

This salad makes me happy. It’s packed with freshness: zingy herbs, crunchy…

Anything Goes Cake

A super moist cake made with leftover fruit or veg and any…

Thai Chicken Burger with Samouraï Sauce

An exotic burger with a spicy kick! This chicken burger is combining…

Green Shakshuka

Shakshuka is a dish of baked eggs, commonly found in the Middle…

Halloumi Broccoli bowl

This halloumi and broccoli bowl makes for a lovely light lunch. The…

Summery Wäinzoossiss Meatball Pasta

My Wäinzoossiss meatball pasta, which is on the cover of my ‘Flavours…

Rhubarb and Marzipan Cake

I can’t get enough of rhubarb season, and I love to try…

Grilled Asparagus with Manchego

To me, the taste of chargrilled asparagus is unbeatable! Paired with Manchego…

Cauliflower tabbouleh with halloumi and turmeric yogurt

Tabbouleh is a refreshing herb salad from the Middle East, bursting with…

Rhubarb and Strawberry Cobbler

Looking for a super easy springtime treat?! Then my rhubarb and strawberry…

Rhubarb Custard Cake

This cake is inspired by a sunny afternoon in my friend Nadine’s…

Boozy Strawberries and Cream

This is a great dessert for lazy summer days – really quick…

Strawberry Gin & Tonic

Over the past few years, a slight gin craze has swept over…

Asparagus coconut soup

Asparagus season is in full swing, and while my favourite way to…

Rhubarb Bellini

I love coming up with all sorts of rhubarby concoctions, and this…

Rhubarb Tartelettes

I can’t think of anything more exciting than rhubarb. Maybe it’s because…

Wild Garlic Kachkéis

By now most of you must have realized that I love to…

Wild Garlic Scones

By now most of you must have realized that I love to…

Wild Garlic Gnocchi

I always look forward to wild garlic season, around at the end…

Wild Garlic Pinwheels

I always look forward to wild garlic season, around at the end…

Chocolate Easter Nests

I love quick and easy recipes, and these Easter nests are super…

Edamame Dumplings

I really love dumplings and I’ve been playing with fun fillings for…

Rhubarb Amaretti Trifle

This is one of my favourite springtime desserts: a sort of trifle…

Rhubarb Marzipan Galette

Every springtime I get super excited about rhubarb. The delicate pink stalks…

Green Gazpacho

This refreshing gazpacho is perfect for those days where you can’t be…

Herb-crusted salmon with baked tomatoes

This herb-crusted salmon is such a summery dish! Served with baked Provençal…

Vanilla Pannacotta with Amaretto Strawberries

This vanilla pannacotta with Amaretto strawberries is a super simple and lovely…

Asparagus and Ham Lasagna

One of the things I most look forward to in springtime is…

Springtime Salad

Springtime is in full bloom, so I’m starting to feel like lighter…

Courgette Cottage Cheese Fritters

I love fritters! In Luxembourg people go crazy for Gromperekichelcher – potato…

Basil Ravioles with Tomato Cream Sauce

Ravioles are one of my favourite quick mid-week meals. Think of them…

Green asparagus toasts with goat’s cheese

My love affair with green asparagus began in the UK, where you…

White Asparagus with Béchamel

Asparagus season is my springtime highlight! Unlike in the UK, where green…

Lamb Rack with Feta Crust and Mint Sauce

This lamb rack with feta crust and mint sauce reminds me very…

Green Pasta Salad

This vibrant green pasta salad is full of springtime goodness: podded broad…

Bunny Carrot Cupcakes

Bunny Carrot Cupcakes for Easter! Hang on, do these cupcakes have ears…

Broccolini with Japanese Sesame Dressing

A vegetarian showstopping side! Broccoli with sesame sauce might sound weird, but…

Hefezopf - Traditional German Yeast cake with Easter decorations bunnies and eggs German ‘Hefezopf’

This German Hefezopf is perfect for Springtime baking: as it’s still cold…

Jar with ranch dressing, orzo pasta, cherry tomatoes, chicken salad and soup pearl croutons Chicken Jar Salad

Jar salads are the new cool! You simply layer all the ingredients…

Jar with quinoa, cucumber, grated carrots, pomegranate seeds and pistachios Quinoa Jar Salad

Jar salads are the new cool! You simply layer all the ingredients…

Avocado Bacon Pasta Avocado Bacon Pasta

It might seem totally bonkers to turn avocado into a pasta sauce…

Tarte au Cantal Tarte au Cantal

Over the years, this tart has become a classic at my parents’…

Avocado and Egg ‘Schmier’

Go anywhere for brunch in London or NYC, and you are bound…

Sweetcorn Tacos Sweetcorn Tacos

In Luxembourg we often have corn on the cob at barbecues, simply…

Smoked Trout Crepe Rolls Smoked Trout Crêpe Rolls

People tend to eat a lot of smoked salmon in Luxembourg, but…

Nettle Soup

I’d never eaten, let alone made nettle soup before shooting with Cindy…

Leek and Roquefort tarts Leek and Roquefort Tarts

A quick and easy lunch that’s perfect for when you don’t feel…

Spinach polpette and slaw pitas with cashew mayo Spinach Polpette and Slaw Pitas with Cashew Mayo

Meatballs are a great thing, be it in pasta, sandwiches or just…

Greek halloumi salad Grilled Halloumi and Lentil Salad

Halloumi is a Cypriot cheese made from a mixture of goat’s, sheep’s…

Fit Food Salad & Smoothie Fit Food Salad & Smoothie

Mixed salad bowls are bang on trend and I love to assemble…

Spaghetti with Zucchini ribbons and Pancetta Spaghetti with Courgette and Pancetta

This is one of my go-to pasta recipes, it’s really quick to…

Half-Moon Egg Dumplings

Dumplings! What’s not to love about these Chinese goody-bags, stuffed with all…

Goat’s cheese tarts with leek Goat’s cheese Tarts with Leek

These little puff pastry tarts are really quick to prepare and are…

Baked feta with cherry tomatoes and bread salad Baked Feta, Cherry Tomatoes and Spinach Panzanella

Those who know me know that I’m a massive halloumi fan. Grilled,…

Spelt Pasta with Broccoli Pesto Spelt Pasta with Broccoli Pesto

People always associate pesto with basil and pinenuts, but there are so…

Broccoli Slaw Broccoli Slaw

I love a good coleslaw – it’s the perfect summer salad to…

Ham-wrapped asparagus with a strawberry basil fizz Ham-wrapped Asparagus with a Strawberry Basil Fizz

As the days grow a bit warmer and sunnier, it’s quite tempting…

Summer Salad Rolls with carrot ginger dip Summer Salad Rolls with Carrot Ginger Dip

During my trip through Vietnam earlier this year, I ate a hell…

Wild garlic prawn risotto Wild garlic prawn risotto

In Luxembourg and in Germany, people really love wild garlic, so much…

Wild garlic spread Wild garlic spread

This wild garlic spread is super quick and easy to make. For…

Wild garlic pesto and oil Wild garlic pesto and oil

The wild garlic season’s in full swing, but what to do if…

Pea and Mint omelette with Feta Pea and mint omelette with feta cheese

This is a super quick and easy recipe, perfect for when you…

Grapefruit Gin & Tonic and Cucumber Lemonade

These two cocktails – one with alcohol and the other without –…

Herb-crusted cod with pea risotto

This week’s Mastercook challenge was all about keeping it monochrome. We want…

Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich

As I’m posting this recipe I am actually on my very first…

Asian salmon with cucumber salad and quinoa

This week’s Mastercook challenge involved cooking a dish fit for a romantic…

Halloumi Burger with Pomegranate Guacamole

In the second episode of Mastercook, the challenge was to make an…

‘Nordsee’ Fish Tacos

On every German High Street, you’re guaranteed to find a Nordsee branch…

Hülya’s Courgette Fritters

You could think of these courgette fritters as a Turkish take on…

Chicken Döner Kebab

The döner kebab is such an iconic Turkish street snack, but in…

Herby Bulgur Salad

If you like cooking with couscous, you should try swapping it for…

Crab Empanadas

Empanadas are the Spanish answer to pies – filled pastries, which are…

Mini Tortillas

I like making these mini tortillas to take to a picnic –…

Corn Fritters with Tomato Salsa

In recent years, chefs from Down Under have left their mark on…

Feta-crusted rack of lamb with mint sauce

I remember the first time I was in England at the age…

Feta Cake with Courgette and Mint

This is one of my favourite party and picnic foods. Not really…

Coconut Victoria Sponge Cake

If I’d have to name one iconic British cake, it would have…

Fish Pie

For most of my English friends, this dish brings up memories of…

Cucumber Fennel Salad with Mint and Feta

Right folks, the sun’s out, the thermometer is rising and it’s right…

Lemon Almond Cake with Honey

Summer baking is not really such a common endeavour. In a season…

Orecchiette with Broccoli

Right, if summer decides not to finally make a grand appearance, I’ll…

Japanese-inspired Carrot Salad

I love carrot salads. Well, not really. I actually never liked carrots,…

Cream of Asparagus Soup

Yipee, asparagus season is upon us! I really love love love asparagus….

Fennel and Mint Fritters with Yoghurt Dip

So at this time a year the weather is a bit weird…

Quinoa and Broadbean Salad

Right guys, it’s salad time! After the EHEC/ecoli thread is finally over,…

Fennel and Red Onion Quiche

Right, let me first set one thing straight: yes, I’ve just returned…

Thai Chicken Skewers

These Thai skewers are a great addition to any BBQ party. You…

Vietnamese Summer Rolls

These Vietnamese Summer Rolls are the perfect snack on a hot day.

Rhubarb Compote with Honey Financiers

It’s rhubarb time! How fantastic is this? I love rhubarb! With its…

South of France and a Pesto Pine Nut Cake

I finally got a well-deserved break from all the stress in London….

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